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Idaho State University

“Bengals” • Big Sky Conference • 6,969 full-time undergraduates

Public universities are increasingly reliant on student fees and other subsidies to finance their athletic ambitions. Here is how Idaho State University measures up.

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

2%

NCAA distributions

5%

Other revenue

30%

Subsidy

62%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $59,910,515

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

30%

Institutional support

28%

Government support

42%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $37,196,613

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized